The story of David and Bathsheba is one that is simultaneously easy and difficult to preach, in my opinion. It is easy because the stark difference between greed, lust, adultery, and murder (all of which David commits in 2 Samuel 11) and repentance (which Nathan leads David to do in 2 Samuel 12). We all … Continue reading David and Bathsheba: 2 Samuel 11 & 12 →

A week late on this one, as I preached this sermon on October 14, 2018. Forgive the tardiness! Last week, we discussed Joshua renewing the covenant that God had created with God's people with the words, "Now if you are unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods … Continue reading “Joshua Renews the Covenant” Joshua 24:1-15 →

Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17 Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets. The law and the prophets point to Jesus. This week we discussed the foundation of the law and prophets: God's covenant … Continue reading Covenant and Commandments: Exodus 19 & 20 →

Because I was out of town, I do not have a Monday Sermon post. But, in keeping with the trajectory of the Narrative Lectionary, I encourage you to read Exodus 14 sometime this week (this would have been the sermon topic if I were in town). In fact, I invite you to read the Exodus … Continue reading Off Week →

Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. -Matthew 5:11-12 Why does Jesus teach this? Being reviled … Continue reading Joseph: Beyond the Technicolor Dreamcoat – Genesis 39:1-23 →

You've probably noticed that superhero films are all over the place right now. I like the genre in general, but there's a sub-genre of superhero films that I really like: origin stories. Learning how a superhero receives her or his powers and determining how they use them is fun to watch. I like watching Wonder … Continue reading “You Will Be a Blessing” – Genesis 12:1-9 →

Sunday, September 9 was our first Sunday of the new church year. We began a new Sunday School schedule and curriculum, we held a fantastic Rally Day/Kickoff Sunday Breakfast thanks to wonderful volunteers, our Youth Group began their year, our choir was back in full form, and we began a new sermon series. This new … Continue reading “Flood and Promise” – Genesis 6 & 9 →